document.write( "Question 963829: Ken has 3 more nickels than dimes. How many nickels and how many dimes does Ken have, if the total value of the coins is $22.35? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #588825 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Ken has 3 more nickels than dimes. How many nickels and how many dimes does Ken have, if the total value of the coins is $22.35? \n" ); document.write( "------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Set the \"3 more nickels\" aside. \n" ); document.write( "Then there are pairs of nickels and dimes worth $22.20 \n" ); document.write( "Each pair is 15 cents \n" ); document.write( "2220/15 = 148 pairs \n" ); document.write( "--> 148 dimes & 151 nickels \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |